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Best Plants for Memphis, Tennessee

📍 Memphis, TN 🌡️ USDA Zone 7b 🌱 346+ compatible plants

Gardening in Memphis

Memphis falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, which means your plants need to survive winters with minimum temperatures in the 0°F to 10°F range. The 346+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Memphis

Meadow Rue
Meadow Rue
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
Delicate lavender-pink blooms grace airy stems from late spring to early summer, adding a soft, whimsical touch to any garden. This shade-tolerant beauty thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators while remaining deer resistant.
Zone 4–7🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Swamp White Oak
Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
Bright green leaves turn stunning golden-yellow in fall, adding seasonal interest from spring through autumn. This hardy oak thrives in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates wet soils, and resists deer damage.
Zone 4–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Vibrant pink spring blooms light up the landscape with a cheerful display from this Eastern Redbud. Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, it's low maintenance and attracts early pollinators.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Rodgersia
Rodgersia
Rodgersia pinnata
Bold clusters of coppery-pink blooms burst in summer, creating a stunning focal point with lush, textured foliage. Thrives in shade, is deer resistant, and grows well in USDA zones 4-8.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Cosmos
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
Delicate, daisy-like pink, white, and magenta blooms brighten summer and fall gardens with vibrant color. This low-maintenance beauty attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 2-11.
Zone 2–11🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Eupatorium
Eupatorium
Eupatorium maculatum
Vibrant clusters of pink to purple blooms light up late summer gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with minimal care.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Saucer Magnolia
Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia x soulangeana
Showy, large pink to white blooms burst forth in early spring, creating a stunning floral display before the leaves emerge. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, this tree thrives with minimal care and attracts early pollinators.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Vibrant red to orange foliage in fall makes this tree a stunning seasonal showstopper. Thrives in USDA zones 5-8 and offers low-maintenance, shade-tolerant beauty.
Zone 5–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†
Campanula Bellflower
Campanula Bellflower
Campanula spp.
Delight in clusters of bell-shaped blue, purple, white, or pink blooms from June to September that brighten any garden space. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in zones 4-9, attracts pollinators, and is both dog- and cat-friendly.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Leadplant
Leadplant
Amorpha canescens
Showy spikes of fragrant purple flowers bloom from late spring to summer, adding vibrant color to prairie gardens. This drought-tolerant shrub thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.
Zone 2–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Ginkgo
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
Brilliant yellow blooms in spring create a stunning display that brightens any landscape from zones 4-9. This low-maintenance tree is deer resistant and attracts pollinators, thriving in full sun with medium water needs.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Tulip
Tulip
Tulipa spp.
Vibrant, cup-shaped blooms in shades of red, yellow, and pink herald spring with cheerful color. These bulbs thrive in USDA zones 3-8 and require minimal care for stunning garden accents.
Zone 3–8🐝 Pollinator

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† "Pet-friendly" means not listed as toxic by ASPCA for dogs and/or cats. Always supervise pets around plants. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.